Originally posted on What Liz Saw: “Now, is the seat ‘igh enough for you?” asks Cheryl from the cycle hire place, beaming at me with twinkling eyes. I’ve no idea, but quietly nod. She points up at a steep gravel…

In August Ashbourne is in full holiday swing. The town is surrounded by hotels, log cabins, self-catering accommodation, caravan parks and campsites to suit most budgets and tastes. During the summer when the touristy areas can get overcrowded it is … Continue reading →

The developers are circling Ashbourne at the moment. The recent uplift in Planning stories in the newspaper is because there is a chink in the planning armour where the old Local Plan meets the new one. The old Derbyshire Dales … Continue reading →

July is a great example of this. The town itself never looks better. Think of July and you think of summer sunshine. The cobbled market square, little yards and the miles of bunting create an excellent theatre. Visitors can just … Continue reading →